For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 611 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, IA are Bcluw Middle School, Riverbend Middle School and South Hardin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hardin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bcluw Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 Commercial St
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Gr: 5-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Riverbend Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
South Hardin Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E. Chestnut
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
200 Chestnut Po Box 129
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, IA include Bcluw Middle School, Riverbend Middle School and South Hardin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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